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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.13 and 464.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.13 and 464.81 is: 664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 464.81 = 464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/464.81 = 464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 464.81 × 464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 216,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,050.66/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.52

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